I found an ad for my Morse! Work-in-Progress Wednesdays... they just weren't working out for me.  Only 2 weeks into it, and I decided to move to "What I did this Month!".   I think this will be much more practical for me, less annoying for you, and a more achievable schedule! Amidst shoveling the driveway, freezing in the Alberta cold, dressing Jace...

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Contest Closed:  Winner announced at bottom of post!  I am very happy to have just reached 1000 Facebook fans this weekend.  Thank you for joining and sharing in my daily life and sewing mishaps.  I have met so many great people on my Facebook page and I am very thankful to have you there, commenting and following on.  Thank you so much for...

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Mending?  Why?  Do I have to? I was thrilled to have my husband home from 6 weeks away, but so not thrilled that he brought home 3 pairs of work coveralls to mend.  YUCK!  I love to make handbags, purses, design sewing patterns, quilt, and even sew new clothes... but I HATE mending.  Why?  It's just not creative or fun.  It really isn't...

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St. Edmunds Church, Big Valley, Alberta Last weekend my son and I went on a weekend trip away for a hockey tournament in the small Village of Big Valley, Alberta (population 364).  We stayed with the rest of the families in Stettler, Alberta, which is about 25 minutes away, because Big Valley didn't have any hotels. "The Blue Church" overlooking Big Valley I've...

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Have a look at this gorgeous Teardrop Bag that Veronica at sewVery made, I just love it.  She has used one of my fave fabric lines and it turned out so, so stunning.   See the zipper and strap detail and read about her sewing "ordeal" while making it, on her blog.  Veronica has graciously allowed me to use some of her photos...

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Last year I posted a free sewing tutorial to make a Fabric Cradle Purse, and I've been very fortunate that the post was shared on Pinterest quite a lot, and I've had some great feedback on it.   A few days ago Jess emailed and asked if she could sell cradle purses made from the tutorial, and that she's made a few.  I said...

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Save 25% Off at Emmaline until  Valentines Day!! Treat yourself to supplies to make a professional looking bag that you willLOVE, LOVE, LOVE. From now until February 14th, all downloadable handbag sewing patterns and all metal handbag hardware will be 25% OFF. Use this code at check out in the Emmaline Shop to apply your discount:  LoveHappy Stitching! Janelle MacKayEmmaline Bags & Sewing...

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Yes, I've got a SALE coming up, and this is just a heads up so you are ready for it!  My Valentines Sale will be announced on my newsletter (sign up on the right side bar) on Wednesday.  I'll also post it on Facebook as well as here on the blog.  Not all statuses are shared to all followers on Facebook these days,...

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